Formal Affairs
Formal Affairs
Every Event at The Island Mermaid is the talk of the island. Weddings, Anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Christenings, Sweet 16’s…we do it all right here at The Island Mermaid or anywhere on Fire Island from Kismet to The Pines. Every affair begins with a sit down consultation with our Executive Chef and Event Planner so that we can craft your event to be as individual as our guests. Having hosted hundreds of events here, we are happy to help coordinate all of the logistics with your special day.
This catering guide is just that, a guide, and if you want something special we can make it happen for you.
Please scroll through our catering guide below
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Ocean Breeze Sit Down Dinner
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 8 items from our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Entrees
Please select 3 for your guests to choose from
Roasted French Chicken Breast Wild Mushroom Fricassee and Potato Puree
Grilled Fillet Mignon in Merlot Reduction, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Lobster Ravioli, Herb Cream Sauce, Tomato Concasee
Surf & Turf, 6 oz. Filet Mignon, 4 oz. Lobster-tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Pan Seared Scallops, Pancetta Dressing, Herb Spaetzle, Paddy Pan Squash
Australian Rack of Lamb, Fingerling Potato and Asparagus w/Cherry Demi Glace
L.I. Duck Maple Roasted w/Sweet Potato Gratin
Seafood Pasta, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, and Clams, Angel Hair in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Roasted Striped Bass, Potato Puree and Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc
Coriander Crusted Salmon w/Baby Carrots and Curried Fingerlings Potatoes
Desserts
Custom Wedding cake with a consultation with our in-house Baker
Passed miniature desserts & Cordials Or Viennese Display
Every formal affair comes with fresh baked rolls, house cured olives & Starbucks Coffee Service
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Great South Bay Sit Down Dinner
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 8 items for our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Before the Entrée Course you can select either a salad or appetizer course
Salads
Please select 2 for your guests to choose from
Baby Romaine Ceasar Salad w/Crisp Polenta Croutons
Tasmanian Crab Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Fried Artichoke Salad w/Shaved Parmesan and Arugula
Bistro Salad w/Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes cabernet dressing
Buffalo Mozzarella and vine ripe tomato Salad evoo and balsamic drizzle
Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Walnut Salad w/ white balsamic Dressing
Summer mixed Greens w/Lime Vinagrette
~Or~
Appetizers
Please select 1 Appetizer for your guest to enjoy
Crab Cakes w/Herb Salad and Lemon Chive Aioli
Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart
Tempura Shrimp w/Honey Siracha
Sesame Tuna Tataki w/Ponzu
Vegetable Spring Roll w/Guacamole
Scallop Ceviche w/ Wonton Crisp
Heirloom Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Entrees
Please select 3 for your guests to choose from
Roasted French Chicken Breast Wild Mushroom Fricassee and Potato Puree
Grilled Fillet Mignon in Merlot Reduction, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Lobster Ravioli, Herb Cream Sauce, Tomato Concasee
Surf & Turf, 6 oz. Filet Mignon, 4 oz. Lobster-tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Pan Seared Scallops, Pancetta Dressing, Herb Spaetzle, Paddy Pan Squash
Australian Rack of Lamb, Fingerling Potato and Asparagus w/Cherry Demi Glace
L.I. Duck Maple Roasted w/Sweet Potato Gratin
Seafood Pasta, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, and Clams, Angel Hair in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Roasted Striped Bass, Potato Puree and Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc
Coriander Crusted Salmon w/Baby Carrots and Curried Fingerlings Potatoes
+Supplemental N.Y. Strip Steak -Steamed Lobster - King Crab Legs
Desserts
Custom Wedding cake with a consultation with our in-house Baker
Passed miniature desserts & Cordials Or Viennese Display
Every formal affair comes with fresh baked rolls, house cured olives & Starbucks Coffee Service
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Atlantic Sit-Down Dinner
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 8 items from our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Salads Course
Please select 2 for your guests to choose from
Baby Romaine Ceasar Salad w/Crisp Polenta Croutons
Tasmanian Crab Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Fried Artichoke Salad w/Shaved Parmesan and Arugula
Bistro Salad w/Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes cabernet dressing
Buffalo Mozzarella and vine ripe tomato Salad EVOO and balsamic drizzle
Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Walnut Salad w/ white balsamic Dressing
Summer mixed Greens w/Lime Vinagrette
Appetizer Course
Please select 2 Appetizers for your guest to choose from
Crab Cakes w/Herb Salad and Lemon Chive Aioli
Goat Cheese and Vidalia Onion Tart
Tempura Shrimp w/Honey Siracha
Sesame Tuna Tataki w/Ponzu
Vegetable Spring Roll w/Guacamole
Scallop Ceviche w/ Wonton Crisp
Heirloom Tomato and Basil Brushetta
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Intermezzo
Homemade Champagne Sorbet
Entrees
Please select 3 for your guests to choose from
Roasted French Chicken Breast Wild Mushroom Fricassee and Potato Puree
Grilled Fillet Mignon in Merlot Reduction, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Lobster Ravioli, Herb Cream Sauce, Tomato Concasee
Surf & Turf, 6 oz. Filet Mignon, 4 oz. Lobster-tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Pan Seared Scallops, Pancetta Dressing, Herb Spaetzle, Paddy Pan Squash
Australian Rack of Lamb, Fingerling Potato and Asparagus w/Cherry Demi Glace
L.I. Duck Maple Roasted w/Sweet Potato Gratin
Seafood Pasta, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, and Clams, Angel Hair in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Roasted Striped Bass, Potato Puree and Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc
Coriander Crusted Salmon w/Baby Carrots and Curried Fingerlings Potatoes
+Supplemental N.Y. Strip Steak -Steamed Lobster - King Crab Legs
Desserts
Custom Wedding cake with a consultation with our in-house Baker
Passed miniature desserts & Cordials Or Viennese Display
Every formal affair comes with fresh baked rolls, house cured olives & Starbucks Coffee Service
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The Great South Bay Clambake
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 8 items from our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Salads Course
Please select 2 for your guests to choose from
Baby Romaine Ceasar Salad w/Crisp Polenta Croutons
Tasmanian Crab Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Fried Artichoke Salad w/Shaved Parmesan and Arugula
Bistro Salad w/Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes cabernet dressing
Buffalo Mozzarella and vine ripe tomato Salad, EVOO and balsamic drizzle
Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Walnut Salad w/ white balsamic Dressing
Summer mixed Greens w/Lime Vinagrette
Entrée - Our Famous Giant Shellfish Platter - Eveytthing you see below on one platter
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Steamed Little Neck Clams clams
Steamed snow crab leg
Long Island Steamers
½ Maine lobster
BBQ chicken
Corn on the Cob
Roasted Potatoes & Corn Bread
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Any sit down event can be enhanced with the following action stations
Mediterranean Antipasto Display
A gourmet selection of cheeses, meats, olives
roasted vegetables, salads, crackers & spreads
Sliced Fresh fruit
Tuscan Pasta Bar
(choose any two pastas)
baked rigatoni with fresh mozzarella in a tomato basil sauce
orichette pasta with spinach, portabella, sundried tomato cream sauce
fettuccini with shrimp & scallop fra diavolo
Plus
(choose two side dishes)
fresh water mozzarella & vine ripe tomato
classic caesar salad
mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette
Assorted grilled vegetables with shaved parmesan
Carving Station
Herb Marinated London Broil
red wine demi glaze
horseradish cream sauce
assorted sliced mini rolls
Oven Roasted Herbed Breast of Turkey
pan gravy
cumberland sauce
wild mushroom & pine nut stuffing
assorted sliced mini rolls
Great South Bay Raw Bar
(includes all of the following)
little neck clams on the half shell
long island oysters on the half-shell
jumbo shrimp cocktail
chilled mussels vinaigrette
chilled italian seafood salad
Sushi Bar
An authentic sushi bar where all pieces are made to order
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Dockside Buffet
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 8 items from our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Choose 3 Buffet Entrees
Mustard Baked Salmon
Teriyaki Glazed Mahi Mahi
Sesame Crusted Halibut w/ Peanut Sauce
Herb Roasted Chicken w/ chicken Jus
Tuscan Chicken Parmesan
Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe & Garlic
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
Shaved Roast Beef w/ Red wine Jus
Argentinean Sliced Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Accompanied with 2 sides
Roasted Rosemary Red Bliss Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Stir-Fry Asian Vegetables
Roasted Summer Vegetables
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe & Garlic
Argentinean Sliced Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Accompanied by a Salad
** We can plate the salad and serve it prior to the entrees course if you would like**
Baby Romaine Caesar Salad w/Crisp Polenta Croutons
Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Walnut Salad w/ white balsamic Dressing
Summer mixed Greens w/Lime Vinaigrette
Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad over Mesclun Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Desserts
Custom Wedding cake with a consultation with our in-house Baker
Passed miniature desserts & Cordials Or Viennese Display
Every formal affair comes with fresh baked rolls, house cured olives & Starbucks Coffee Service
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Island Mermaid Cocktail Extravaganza
Cocktail Hour
Please choose 15 items from our passed hors d’oeuvres list (last Page of the guide)
Mediterranean Antipasto Display
A gourmet selection of cheeses, meats, olives
roasted vegetables, salads, crackers & spreads
Sliced Fresh fruit
Please select one of the following Stations
Tuscan Pasta Bar
(choose any two pastas)
baked rigatoni with fresh mozzarella in a tomato basil sauce
orichette pasta with spinach, portabella, sundried tomato cream sauce
fettuccini with shrimp & scallop fra diavolo
Plus
(choose two side dishes)
fresh water mozzarella & vine ripe tomato
classic caesar salad
mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette
assorted grilled vegetables with shaved parmesan
Carving Station
Herb Marinated London Broil
red wine demi glaze
horseradish cream sauce
assorted sliced mini rolls
Oven Roasted Herbed Breast of Turkey
pan gravy
cumberland sauce
wild mushroom & pine nut stuffing
assorted sliced mini rolls
Great South Bay Raw Bar
(includes all of the following)
little neck clams on the half shell
long island oysters on the half-shell
jumbo shrimp cocktail
chilled mussels vinaigrette
chilled italian seafood salad
Desserts
Passed Desserts
Chocolate Fondue Fountain with assorted dippables
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Passed Hors d'oeuvres List
Please choose 8 Passed Hors D’oeuvres for the cocktail hour of your buffet or sit-down dinner
Beef Or Chicken Wellington Filled With Boursin Cheese Wrapped In Pastry Puff
Coconut Shrimp Skewer With Plum Sauce
Lamb Chops Brushed with Garlic Dijon Rosemary Olive Oil Paste
Shiitake Mushroom & Gorgonzola Tartlets
Goat Cheese & Black Olive Tartlets
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Fancy Crudities Platter
Lime Tortilla Chips Served W/Guacamole, Chunky Tomato Salsa, Pineapple Salsa
Citrus Marinated Shrimp Cocktail
Sautéed Chicken Liver Mousse W/Onion Raspberry Marmalade
New Potatoes & Salmon Caviar
Belgium Endive with Boursin & Apricot
Smoked Salmon with Crème Fresh Served On A Petite Dill Pancake
Curried Crab Beggar’s Purses
Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato & Pesto On A Garlic Crouton
Eggplant & Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil
Tenderloin, Fresh Mozzarella &Tomato Julienne Of Fresh Basil on Garlic Crouton
Rustic Thin Crusted Pizza (Choose Toppings)
Chicken Rolatini (Stuffed With Spinach, Cheese & Roasted Peppers)
Brie With Honey Mustard & Walnuts In A Filo Wrap
Miniature Southwestern Chicken or Beef Wraps
Fresh Figs Wrapped In Prosciutto
Smoked Salmon On Cucumber Flowers W/Herbed Crème Fraiche
Pigs In A Blanket W/Spicy Mustard
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Soy Sauce
Swedish Meatballs
Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
Marinated Sea Scallops Wrapped In Bacon
Clams Casino
Chicken, Shrimp or Vegetable Tempura Served W/Garlic Dipping Sauce
Creamy Seafood Filled Pastry Puffs
Mini Italian Cocktail Meatballs in Rich Tomato Basil Gravy
Stuffed Mushrooms Florentine
Boneless Chicken Wings Of Fire
Asparagus Wrapped With Prosciutto
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms
Oriental Spring Rolls with Soy Sauce
Roasted Duck With Plum Sauce In A Wonton Crisp
Mini Spinach And Mushroom Quiche
Empanadas W/Spiced Beef & Salsa
Mini Crab Cakes
Shrimp Salad In Tart Shells
Peking Duck, Scallion Pancake
Sesame Crusted Rare Tuna
Thai Marinated Shrimp Skewers
Peppercorn Seared Rare Beef with Horseradish Cream
Lobster Quesadilla & Mango Salsa
French Baby Lamb Chops
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Tropical Fruit & Cheese Platter
Crudités Vegetable Basket W/Dip
Goat Cheese Quesadilla
Coconut Chicken Sate W/Peanut
Skewered Fresh Fruit
Assorted Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Strudel
Fried Calamari
